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HOF QB Bradshaw Admits to Sterod Use

Former Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw reportedly used steroids three decades ago for an injury.  According to SportingNews.com, Bradshaw stressed his use of steroids was not to add muscle but to help an injury heal more quickly while he was playing in the NFL.  Last week Bradshaw told the “Dan Patrick Show” that, quote, “it wasn’t to [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 25 2008

Holmes Not Happy When it Comes to Amount of Time Training in the Offseason

While other players around the league want more money, or more playing time, wide out Santonio Holmes wants neither, and wants to have some time to relax.  Holmes threw off his practice jersey on Wednesday and complained that the offseason is becoming too much work.
“Honestly, I would prefer they cut down on some of the [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 12 2008

OL Smith Won’t Allow Lack of Contract Talks to Bother Him

Last season the Steelers had to live with the distraction of O-lineman Alan Faneca basically knowing it would be his last year in Pittsburgh. This years version of that may be OL Marvel Smith, who also will be entering the last year of his contract with no new deal in sight. Despite the facts being [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 12 2008

Black and Gold Take a Break; Go Bowling

The Steelers were supposed to be going through another day of Offseason Training Activities at their Southside Complex today, but head coach Mike Tomlin had other ideas.  Rather than running routes and checking plays, the team found itself counting strikes and spares at a local bowling alley.  The Steelers have had a testy week on [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 11 2008

Dwight White 1950-2008

He was part of the Steel Curtain and a team in the 1970’s that dominated the National Football League. A part of history for Pittsburgh Steelers, DE Dwight White was a big part of the Steelers defense in the 70’s and today, the team announced that the 58-year-old White has passed away following surgery [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 06 2008

Steelers Practice on the South Side

The Steelers quietly returned to their off season workout program on the South Side Tuesday.  Several players watched from the sidelines as they continue to recover from injuries and off season surgery including Hines Ward, defensive end Aaron Smith, and Kendall Simons.  Troy Polamalu was given permission by the team to work out with his [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on May 21 2008

Agent for McFarland Thinks Steelers Should Sign Him

The Steelers have been though this before, but it appears that the agent for Anthony McFarland is again trying to get his client in a black and gold uni.  Karl Bernard is suggesting that the Steelers sign the big D-linemen, this after he already was set to come to the Steelers in late March before [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on May 12 2008

Steeler Great To Lead Scholarship Program

Steeler Hall of Famer Franco Harris has been named the chairman of the Pittsburgh Promise.  The Promise is a joint venture between the city of Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh School District.  The 250-million dollar fund will provide college scholarships to most students who graduate from city schools.  The program is one of the first of [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on May 08 2008

#1 Draft Pick Mendenhall Robbed at Gunpoint in Chicago

New Steelers running back Rasheed Mendenhall, who was the teams top draft pick two weeks ago, was robbed at gunpoint in Chicago early Monday morning according to the Chicago Sun-Times.  Mendenhall, who was not injured, was walking along the South Side lakefront around 2am when two people robbed him of his phone, cash and wallet.  [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on May 05 2008

Steelers Wrap Up Mini-Camp

The Steelers wrapped up their mini-camp at their Southside facility on Sunday with a promising rookie and two veterans on the sidelines.  First round draft choice Rashard Mendenhall suffered a groin pull on Friday and was ruled out of the weekend’s on field activities.  Both safety Troy Polamalu and wide receiver Hines Ward sat out [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on May 05 2008